Things TO DO in RamadanLast week I wrote what youshould NOT do in Ramadan, this week I am telling you what you should do.1. Be nice to those around you, even if you dont know you. Just smile to people( ). Help someone across the road, carry the groceries for your neighbor or help your mom cook Iftar. It doesnt have to be something elaborate, simple gestures of appreciation and niceness go a very long way. Islam and Ramadan are not just about the religious acts but about every day good behavior that makes us better people and a better community as a whole.2. Give to a different charity. Think outside of the box, help a couple to get married, help someone out of debt, buy translated Qurans for new converts. Think of charities or things that people dont really remember and you will come up with great ideas.3. Forgive.If you are holding any grudge against someone, find it in yourself to forgive, forget and let go.4. Learn and teach a hadith a day or teach a child a day about Ramadan.My good friendGJoezis teaching us a hadith a day on her facebook status ( ). It is a beautiful idea, she gets to reach all of her friends. Even if you dont want to do that, pick a hadith from el Bukhari or a good hadith book, read its explanation and share it with your family or friends. If you have a child, neice, nephew or can borrow any munchkin from anywhere, teach them something about Ramadan or Islam.5. Tie your yearly Zakat with Ramadan.Any money or gold that has been in your possession for a year has zakat which should be paid. It might be easier to tie your zakat with Ramadan because it is a memorable date, it is also a good time for more 7asanat.P.S. You also should pray Tarawee7, read Quran and generally find your better spiritual self. But then again all of you should already know that. I was just trying to point out what might not be so obvious

Things NOT to do this Ramadan1. Double Park.Double parking is an evil that should be avoided, seriously just because you are fasting does not give you an excuse to double park. Walk the extra distance and be nice to the world. Just because you are going to pray does not mean you can double park either, praying is a good thing, annoying people is bad. Balash 7ad ye7asben 3aleko keda fe Ramadan.2. Pig out.How many Ramadans do you need to learn that eating everything in the fridge and kitchen including the sink is a bad idea?3. Send corny texts.Either call or dont bother. If you really need to send a corny SMS then it should be funny and you should still call. If you dont care enough to call then your SMS doesnt really matter.4. Go mosalsalat crazy.They suck anyway and you will end up complaining about how bad they are. Do something useful instead like think of non corny sms messages to send in Eid.5. Blame everything in Seyam.Were all fasting so you are not getting any pity from me.Generally try to be nice to people. Smile more often and be grateful that at the end of the day you will have a hot meal and enjoy it with loved ones, the world is full of people who are not that lucky.Happy Ramadan.P.S. If you really still have the need to pig out, make sure you leave some space for dessert especially if it is 2atayef, 2om 3ali or konafa nabolseya. Law sara2t esra2 gamal, wen3eshe2t e3sha2 2amar wen ettafest ettafes 3ala 7aga testahel we kol sana wento tayebeen ya welad.